It's Just Politics
Wednesdays at 3:40 p.m. and 8:40 p.m.
Michigan politics is rough and tumble, sometimes confusing but definitely consequential. It’s Just Politics hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta help make sense of the serious questions and the tomfoolery every week. Listen Wednesdays at 3:40p and 8:40p on Michigan Public and get the It’s Just Politics newsletter in your inbox every Friday afternoon. Plus, be sure to subscribe to the It’s Just Politics podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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Trump revives a closed Michigan voter registration fraud investigation, citing the Muskegon case as he pushes for tighter federal election oversight.
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First, the former U-M president’s continuing journey. Plus, a two-part conversation on Medicaid cuts and on who might be taking the hit. -
First, the loopholes in Michigan law around manufactured home parks. And a Detroit artist who just received a national grant for her boundary-pushing contributions.
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On the heels of Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow’s decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race, leading contenders in the Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed met up in a televised debate last night that was Michiganders’ first look at how the candidates stack up directly against each other. -
Join Michigan Public’s "It's Just Politics" co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta and their guest panel of political experts for a preview of the upcoming Michigan Primary, less than a week before the election!
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How the Supreme Court’s recent decision to ban trans students from school sports will affect trans athletes in Michigan. Plus, a new documentary diving into Michigan’s history pre-statehood. And, the latest episode of It’s Just Politics. -
As the It's Just Politics team wraps up their time at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference, they bring you an interview with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her plans for the rest of her term and what's next. -
The price of a ferry ride to Mackinac Island is in the hands of the Island itself after a new bill was passed. And, the results of a study by a professor at the Ross School of Business suggest that AI has humans beat when it comes to predicting the success of tech ventures.
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New polling shows Governor Whitmer’s enduring popularity, deep voter frustration with the two-party system, and growing anxiety over inflation, jobs, and the state’s economic future heading into Election 2026. -
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ended his independent campaign this week for Michigan governor after concluding there was no viable path to victory in November. -
Today, how Michigan is spending its opioid settlement funds. And, a drama opening soon in Walled Lake explores the long-term impact of combat service.
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As Michigan’s race for governor heats up, candidates are finally taking part in forums, scheduling debates, and sharpening their campaign messages.
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